a Canadian's mud pond pull

[Ian_&_Terri]

October is a time for koi harvests in many parts of the world it seems,... Canada is no different... well unless you're from Alberta to Manitoba !

Here is a mud pond pull of a member here at Koi Bito, Eugene. It's been very interesting seeing the progress of his koi coming out of the mud over the past few years. It's funny, with all the changes (good and bad) it only takes one small glimpse of their backs to bring a smile to a koi kichi's lips.





Here's Ian having a look before the harvest began, looking for anchor worm and or any other health issues... plus a little 'koi bonding' before the netting starts.

These pictures were taken by our friend Pete,.. his koi lady, Peg, was helping Ian net/bag the koi.







I promised someone I would document the event so no playing with the koi today for me...

Only about one or two koi were under 60cm ... this wasn't one of them LOL

It was a fun day for all,... maybe Eugene will see this and tell us a bit more about where is koi come from...?

Kind Regards,
Terri

[KoiCop]

Terri . . .

Very nice set of pix. Fine job of capturing the action. Can almost feel the excitement! Thanks,

[dick benbow]

Some really nice koi. Thanks for posting....

[gregbickal]

Very Nice!!

[JasPR]

How much for the blonde? LOls

They look great, I'm impressed. Gotta go look at my dollar. JR

[Ian_&_Terri]

Now JR, you looking for a hug too? ... Ian says I'm 'priceless' ... now I'm not sure if he means the limit on our visa or not...?? LOL

Oh, with these your dollar is safe..., Eugene bought many of these as tosai I believe, they are Japanese imports.
If Eugene should give me permission, I could post before and after photo's of some... between both of us we have 100's of pictures over the past couple of years. Some great improvements and some disappointments... and the 'grand champ' out of this show is a Momotaro Sanke, has to be over 30 inches.

Here is a showa I would have loved to have taken home... male but what do I care LOL I'm a blonde


Kind Regards,
Terri

[Cooter]

Those are beautiful fish! I wish I could grow them that large.